Celiac

Information about celiac disease and topics about the gluten free lifestyle for celiacs.

Celiac Sibling? Want to Know Your Chances of Having Celiac, too?

Published May 14, 2013 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

Have a celiac sibling or close relative with the disease? Since it’s celiac awareness month I thought I would answer a few statistical questions on your chances of having celiac too. If you have a celiac sibling you probably know a little bit about this autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine and causes a number of symptoms.

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Posted in Celiac | Tagged Celiac, Celiac Disease, celiac sibling risk, Celiac Test, Enterolab, Grace Rennard, Luigi Greco, University of Chicago | Leave a comment

Non GMO Gluten Free Products: What Brands are Exclusive non GMO?

Published April 28, 2013 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

Non GMO gluten free products are out there. There are plenty of them, but you have to know which brands. It’s no secret that I hate GMO foods, especially GMO corn. Unfortunately many popular gluten free brands contain GMO corn as a main ingredient. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac, GMO Foods | Tagged Celiac, Enjoy Life Foods, Freedom Foods, gluten free, Non-GMO, Rudi's, ShopNoGMO, Shopping Tips, surf sweets, Udi's | 3 Comments

Gluten Free Allergen Free Expo 2013 Coming to Chicago April 20-21

Published March 22, 2013 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

The Gluten Free Allergen Free Expo in Chicago is right around the corner. Have you gotten your tickets yet? I’m excited to visit the Schaumburg Convention Center for this fantastic event. Even if you have been to previous gluten free allergen free expo events in Chicago or other cities, check this one out. Each year the committee works hard to expand and improve the gluten free allergen free expo event. This year they’ve moved the Chicago area event to a bigger venue in Schaumburg.

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Posted in Celiac, Events | Tagged Chicago, Event, Expo, GFAF Expo, Gluten Free Expo, Jen Cafferty | 2 Comments

Corn Gluten, is it Safe for Celiac? Dr. Peter Osborne Explains

Published January 9, 2012 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

Is corn gluten just as bad as wheat gluten for celiac? Most doctors tell celiac patients that corn is gluten free and safe to eat. A growing body of experts still question this advice. Is corn gluten damaging to celiac patients? Take a look at Dr. Peter Osborne's lecture on corn gluten. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac | Tagged Allergy, Celiac, Celiac Disease, Corn Gluten, Dr. Peter Osborne, Educational Video, Food Allergy, Food Intolerance, Gluten Intolerance, Gluten Sensitivity, Grain Free Diet, Immune Reaction, Leaky Gut, Tic Disorder, Wheat Gluten | 1 Comment

Cooking for a Celiac? Get Helpful Tips for Making a Celiac Safe Dinner

Published April 29, 2010 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

Your Celiac loved one will likely not tell you that your food makes them sick. No one wants to sound like a hypochondriac or worse yet, ungrateful. But you are having a party and want to feed your gluten intolerant guest. So what can you offer them that is tasty, safe from cross-contamination, and will not make them panic? Your best bet is to find a pre-packaged product or a local dedicated gluten-free bakery that can provide safely made desserts. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac | Tagged Boom Choco Boom, Celiac, Celiac Desserts, Celiac Guest, Cross Contamination, Dessert, Dinner, Dr. Lucy's Cookies, Enjoy Life Foods, Foods By George, Gluten, Gluten Free Dessert, Grainless Baker, Host a Celiac, Madwoman Foods, Shabtai, Shabtai Gormet Foods | 1 Comment

Celiac Dining Tips for the Holidays: Your Emotional Survival Guide

Published November 24, 2008 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

I've compiled a list of celiac dining tips for anyone newly diagnosed with celiac. My first GF Holiday was very emotional for me because I wasn't able to have all the special comfort foods I grew up with and it really hurt. Now I have my own set of coping preparations. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac | Tagged Celiac, Dessert, Dining, Dining Out, Eating Out, Gluten Free Diet, Holidays, Parties, Snack, Snack Food, Survival Tips | 3 Comments

Investigation finds Wellshire Farms Gluten-free products not Safe

Published November 21, 2008 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

the Wellshire Kids Product line is tainted with unsafe amounts of gluten. The newspaper tested several products and found gluten in Gluten Free Chicken Corn Dogs, which tested at 116 ppm and 2,200 ppm, and Gluten Free Beef Corn Dogs which tested at 191 ppm and 1,200 ppm, and Gluten Free Chicken Bites which tested at 204 parts per million and 260 ppm. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac | Tagged Allergy, Celiac Disease, FDA Guidelines, Food Allergy, Gluten Contamination, Gluten Free Diet, Product Recall, Recall, Wellshire Farms, Wheat Allergy | 3 Comments

Free Celiac Screening at University of Chicago Annually in October

Published August 23, 2008 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

Take part in a free Celiac Disease Screening on October 18, 2008 at the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. They will have a panel discussion for attendees, giving them a chance to ask questions about celiac disease and snack on free samples of gluten-free products. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac | Tagged Blood Screening, Celiac, Celiac Disease, Chicago, Event, Gluten, Immune System, Screening | Leave a comment

Lunch Box Ideas for Celiac Kids and Kids with Food Allergies

Published August 11, 2008 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

Parents of small children might like the Silly Yak Pack, designed for kids with Celiac disease. It has convenient labeling right on the bag so that watchful lunch room volunteers will have a daily visual reminder to keep an eye on the small ones while eating. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac | Tagged Allergy Apparel, Allergy Labels, Bento, Celiac, Food Allergies, Food Allergy Help, Gluten Allergy, Kids, Kids Aware, Lunch, Lunch box, multiple food allergies, School, Silly Yak Pack | 1 Comment

Dr. Rodney Ford Explains how Gluten can Make You Sick

Published February 3, 2008 | By Caryn Talty, B.S.Ed., M.A.

Dr. Rodney Ford, a pediatric gastroenterologist from Christ Church New Zealand, has launched two public service videos that explain very simply how Gluten can affect the brain and the gut. Continue reading →

Posted in Celiac | Tagged Antibody, Antibody Test, Celiac, Celiac Disease, Celiac Test, Diet, Dr Rodney Ford, Educational Video, Gluten, Gluten Free Diet, Gluten Intolerance, Gluten Syndrome, Neurological Disorder | 1 Comment

Celiac Sibling? Want to Know Your Chances of Having Celiac, too?

Non GMO Gluten Free Products: What Brands are Exclusive non GMO?

Gluten Free Allergen Free Expo 2013 Coming to Chicago April 20-21

Corn Gluten, is it Safe for Celiac? Dr. Peter Osborne Explains

Cooking for a Celiac? Get Helpful Tips for Making a Celiac Safe Dinner

Celiac Dining Tips for the Holidays: Your Emotional Survival Guide

Investigation finds Wellshire Farms Gluten-free products not Safe

Free Celiac Screening at University of Chicago Annually in October

Lunch Box Ideas for Celiac Kids and Kids with Food Allergies

Dr. Rodney Ford Explains how Gluten can Make You Sick

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